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H276 WGC

1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,291 mi
Last recorded65,291 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up82,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH276 WGC
MakeSubaru
Model284 4WD Pick Up
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 65,291 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 65,223 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sides Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 63,672 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,518 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,114 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section has a broken support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer has a split rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing in use

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter has small splits starting to form (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has a hole right next to the rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, patch not continuously welded and has a hole either side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section has a broken support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer has a split rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing in use

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper limit of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter has small splits starting to form (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 59,100 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Diff mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Diff mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear diff mount. Heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion across front valance.

Front Suspension corroded.

Rear Suspension corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 49,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,682 miles

slight corrosion to front crossmember cover

slight play o/s/f inner rack end

slight play rear diff bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2012 36,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to front crossmember cover

slight play o/s/f inner rack end

slight play rear diff bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,888 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wings and valance panel excessively rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up?

Based on 3,384 MOT tests across 418 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,712
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 595
Brake pipe excessively corroded 191
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 176
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 169
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 164
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H276 WGC is a 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 82,581 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H276 WGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H276 WGC is a 1990 Subaru 284 4WD Pick Up, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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